Holding the ties by the top and bottom(8 letters)

Below is the answer to the crossword clue “Holding the ties by the top and bottom”, taken from the Evening Standard's Cryptic crossword on 26th December 2025.

The answer is

B O T H E N D S

9 letters · most recently seen on 26th December 2025

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Other clues from the same Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on 26th December 2025. Tap Reveal to see an answer, or click the clue to open its own page.

#2 down Want to reshuffle the side again (6)
#3 down A kindly act that deserves our applause (4,4)
#4 down Giving all one's attention to when camping out (6)
#5 down Talk about expense vouchers? (8)
#6 down Furious when someone's stamped on your toe? (7,3)
#7 down Making a home in, with the scoundrel (7)
#8 down Shrinking from the old crone holding the box (6)
#9 across Past its best, like the balloon about to pop? (9)
#10 across Oh, back in gaol, having misbehaved? He's thoroughly lawless (8)
#11 down Returning home mad and in a daze (7)